BUDGET OFFICER

Intelligence Careers; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence Careers is seeking a budget analyst who is fully responsible for the overall technical aspects of the 35th Intelligence Squadron budget, including cost management and resource stewardship for designated programs and appropriations.

The position is GG-12 level under DCIPS, with qualifications centered on OPM standards for General Schedule/Administrative and Management positions, plus the ability to analyze data and communicate budgetary recommendations effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgetary and cost methods, practices, regulations, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute budgets.
• Familiarity with funding sources and how budgets relate across programs and organizations.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare budget estimates with recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for the 35th Intelligence Squadron budget's technical aspects and resource management for designated programs.
• Analyze budget data, justify budgets, and communicate recommendations effectively in writing and speech.

Skills

Budgeting knowledge

Cost analysis

Funding sources knowledge

Financial regulations

Communication skills

Data analysis

Tools

Defense Travel System

Government Charge Card Program

Government Purchase Card Program

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to ??????: to serve as a budget analyst who is fully responsible for the overall technical aspects of the 35th Intelligence Squadron (35 IS) budget, cost and management of resources for specific programs and appropriations. This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the \"Professional\" work category are at the \"Full Performance\" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

Experience Required:

Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and other AF, and organization guides which apply to assigned organizations and programs; sources, types, and methods of funding for assigned organizations and programs (e.g., direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations; and/or refunds); and budgetary and financial relationships between assigned budget(s) and budgets and programs of other agency components and organizations.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of organizational level budgetary and cost methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts to include the Defense Travel System and the Government Charge Card Program and Government Purchase Card Program.
2. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations. Knowledge of sources of factual information about and related to processes of budgeting, such as found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data.
3. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish budget and funding tasks. Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.
4. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding.
5. Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or executing assigned budgets/programs.
6. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.

Conditions of Employment Continued:

1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
3. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

Part-Time or Unpaid Experience:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer Work Experience:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.